French pharmaceutical powerhouse Sanofi is making a significant stride in the battle against neurodegenerative diseases with its recent acquisition of Vigil Neuroscience, a U.S.-based biotech firm pioneering innovative therapies for neurological disorders. Announced on May 22, 2025, the deal is valued at approximately €415 million (around $470 million), marking a strategic investment that underlines Sanofi’s … Read more

In an era where banking is rapidly evolving, strategic partnerships are becoming essential for growth and sustainability. On May 21, 2025, French banking powerhouse Crédit Agricole took a decisive step to strengthen its presence in the Belgian market by acquiring a nearly 10% stake in Crelan, one of Belgium’s leading cooperative banks. This move marks … Read more

In an era where smartphones are the new bank branches and financial services are increasingly tailored to lifestyle preferences, two digital-first banking giants—Revolut and BoursoBank—are leading the charge in reshaping how millions of people manage their money. These mobile banks are not just about digital convenience; they are rapidly becoming symbols of a broader cultural … Read more

When the sun finally set on the long-standing Pinel tax incentive at the end of December 2024, France’s property market was left standing in an unfamiliar shadow. For more than a decade, the Pinel scheme had offered private investors a significant carrot: tax deductions in exchange for buying new-build properties and renting them out at … Read more

Chess player. Workaholic. Tech visionary. And one of Europe’s youngest self-made billionaires. At just 31, Markus Villig, the founder and CEO of Bolt, has transformed a modest loan from his parents into a European mobility giant. In this exclusive conversation with Capital, the Estonian entrepreneur opens up about Bolt’s meteoric rise, his vision for driverless … Read more

Jean-Philippe Tanguy, Member of Parliament for the National Rally (RN) representing the 4th constituency of the Somme, appeared as the guest of the “8:30 franceinfo” program on Friday, May 23. He addressed a series of hot-button issues including France’s potential recognition of a Palestinian state, legislation on assisted dying, and concerns over the influence of … Read more

After a week of mounting tension on the roads of France, the nation’s taxi drivers—facing economic uncertainty and existential threats to their profession—have finally been granted an audience with the highest levels of government. The Ministry of Transport confirmed that it will host a high-stakes meeting this Saturday in Paris, with Prime Minister François Bayrou … Read more

If you’re a French taxpayer living abroad or residing in one of the departments numbered 1 through 19, you had until midnight on Thursday, May 22, to submit your income tax return. And if that date came and went without a click on “submit,” you are officially late. But while the deadline may be behind … Read more

In a year marked by economic uncertainty and shifting global dynamics, the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeing signs of hope in its battle against persistent inflation—particularly in the services sector, which has proved one of the most stubborn areas of price growth. Speaking at a financial conference on Friday, Philip Lane, the ECB’s Chief … Read more

In a move that’s reigniting transatlantic trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump is once again flexing his trade muscles, this time targeting the European Union. According to the Financial Times, the Trump administration is pressing EU leaders to slash tariffs on American goods—or face a fresh round of punitive trade duties. The warning comes as … Read more